President signs a decree on celebration of the 1030th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus

President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko signed a decree on preparations for the 1030th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus. The text of the decree is published on the website of the head of the state.

The anniversary of the Baptism of Rus will be celebrated in 2018.

The text of the decree says:

"In order to prepare and celebrate in 2018 the 1030th anniversary of the Baptism of Kievan Rus-Ukraine, I decree:

1. To the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine:

1) to form the Organizing Committee for the preparation and celebration of the 1030th anniversary of the Baptism of Kievan Rus-Ukraine;

2) to develop, with the participation of religious organizations and public associations, and approve an action plan for the preparation and celebration of the 1030th anniversary of the Baptism of Kievan Rus-Ukraine.

2. To regional, Kyiv city state administrations to ensure the implementation of activities for the preparation and celebration of the 1030th anniversary of the Baptism of Kievan Rus-Ukraine.

3. This Decree comes into force from the date of its publication.

President of Ukraine P.Poroshenko.”

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